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for Wayne Garrett
Sharon Garrett
February 20, 2008
I only met Wayne for a brief period of time in April of 2007. I came away with an impression of a man deeply caring about his family, talented, and gentle. He visited with me the morning my father, Pete Garrett (his brother) and I left to return home to California. It was early in the morning and we had said goodbye the night before to he and Carol and their family. But he came anyway and I enjoyed this quiet and special time together. I hope to return someday to Buena Vista to visit more with his family and to soak up the beauty of this place.
Donna Evans
February 19, 2008
I'm not really sure where to start... I feel so out of place leaving this here, it just makes it all the more real that you are gone. I have heard the term gentle giant used to describe you, and I can't say that there is another so fitting. You were kind, caring, gentle, and quiet, but somehow as silent your words were, you were very powerfully felt speaking or not. I remember in the mornings at the store you would come in for your fancy coffee, and no matter how bad you felt or how your morning started out, the first thing you would say is how are you this morning. We never talked much, but when you would leave it felt as if we had chatted for hours and yet only spoke few words. I will miss you and love you always, you were a loving husband and wonderful father and helped to raise 6 wonderful, strong, good kids, that turned out to be tremendous adults. God needed a special angel and he has that in you. Carol, Kim, Shannon, Corkie, Kirk, Brandon,and Jeremy, please be at peace as he is now. If there is anything you need don't hesitate to call on me, and remember you will all be together again one day.
Kimberly Garrett-Branch
February 13, 2008
I have read every posting here and would just like to say thank you for all your thoughts, memories and prayers. I would also like to thank Hospice and Dr. Scott Dubit for all of the support and the wonderful care that they gave Dad before he passed away and I would liked to say thank you to each and every person that sent flowers or brought food or sent monetary gifts or came by or called. Every visit and phone call has been a blessing. You never are truly prepared for the death of your father no matter ho realistic you are or how tough you think you are.I would like to take this opportunity to tell you a few things about my dad that I'm sure most of you already know but for those who don't: My dad was a strong, quite, talented, hard working man who has strived to make his high school sweetheart and a passle of six kids a family for the last 46 years. He has worked hard to provide for us but has never missed a ballgame for one of the boys as far as I can remember. You could always see him standing on the sidelines at a game with a look of pride on his face because his kid was on the field. I had the pleasure of working for my dad on a job site one summer and watched the way he was percieved by his piers and respected by the people that worked for him. I got very close to him that summer because all I had to do was keep the coffee hot and the men's minor boo-boos taken care of or run them to the emergency room for the major ones. I enjoyed spending the days working along side my dad and getting to know how hard he worked and just how smart he really was. I was proud to tell the people on the job when they asked that I was Wayne Garrett's daughter. I have replayed January the 20th over in my head may times since that day and have come to the conclusion that the people left behind mourn for themselves and there loss because my dad is in a place of perfect peace, beauty and joy and not in pain anymore and we need to hold on to our memories of the man he was. We were all there in the room with him when he died and were able to say goodbye to him but more than that we were able to share in the peace that only God could provide that day. Cancer is an ugly disease that I have seen my dad suffer through for the past six months and i just thank God that he was allowed to die with the dignity that he deserved. He has 6 kids, and 10 grandkids that each carry a little part of him on. Whether it be his talent or his quite nature I see bits of him in every one of us. I just want my dad to know that the boys, Shannon and myself will take care of mom. I also want him to know how much I loved him and how proud I was to call him DADDY.
Daddy I love you and I know that you've gone home to rest now and that you will be waiting there on each and every one of us.
Linda France
February 5, 2008
Dear Carol and Family:
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Wayne. We didn't find out until this past weekend. We surely would have been there for you'll and I hope you know you are in our thoughts and prayers always
Love Always,
Joanne Spence Clark & Children-Martinsville, VA
Linda Clark France-Bassett, VA
Melvin L. Clark, Jr.(Smokey)-Ferrum, VA
Carol Clark Darnell-Martinsville, VA
Kenneth Clark-Greensboro, NC
George Clark-Newport News, VA
Timmy Clark-Radford, VA
Hannah Powell
February 3, 2008
I know Wayne rests with God now. Blessings to the whole family to see you through your sorrow and grief.
Hannah Powell
(Walter Preston "Pete" Garrett's daughter)
Pat and Bob Havenstrite
January 31, 2008
Carol and Family
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Sometimes it is hard to find the words to express for such as ones loss. But God will help you through these trying times.
God Bless and keep you all
Pat and Bob Havenstrite
Chris and Erin Farris
January 26, 2008
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Garrett Family. Wayne will be remembered and missed by so many, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Melinda Floyd
January 26, 2008
To the family,
You all remain in my thoughts and prayers. May knowing that he is in a wonderful place bring peace to you all. God bless you all!
Robin Garrett
January 26, 2008
I know I already posted one message but an experience occurred last night that I had to share. It woke me up this morning, so here I am typing when I should be sleeping.
Brandon's basketball team played at Alta Vista last night and lost their first game of the season :-(
For the record, the officiating lost Brandon that game...anyhow! Everyone attended the big match up - Carol, Kirk, Kim, Shannon, Corky, Jeremy, Brenda, Colby, Ashley, Elwood, Barbara, Tiffany and of course Misty with her four munchkins tagging along at her side. We filled the Nelson County stands, many of us decked out in Nelson County fan wear (PS - I want one of those shirts, Brandon!). It was an excellent game, an edge-of-your-seat game, but a heartbreaker for all, especially Brandon and his team.
Despite the loss and frustration of the game, it was a most joyous occassion. Everyone there together, cheering Brandon on, and most importantly, Wayne....I could feel his presence at the game. I know he was watching and smiling to see Brandon and all of us cheering him on. I know he is with us all the time, so don't forget that!
Perhaps the most special moment of the night came when the Nelson County team presented Carol with a basketball full of their signatures and messages for the Garrett family.
I hope this memory brings some peace to all of you as it did for me last night.
Love you all!
Diane & Tom Faulkner
January 24, 2008
Carol and Family,
May the love, courage, strength and faith that have carried you this far sustain you in the coming months. Wayne will be sorely missed by all of us - but most of all by you. Just know that his love for you and your love for him are everlasting and your memories can never be taken away. Love, Diane and Tommy
Jeff Floyd and Family
January 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Wayne's loved ones. Take comfort that he has moved on to a wonderful place.
1 Thessalonians 5:10
He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.
Chris Floyd
January 24, 2008
I always kind of felt out of place in this family, for, like my dad, I never really took to hunting like the most of the rest of the men. Wayne was one of those men, and though I never told Grandaddy and Squirrel, he was probably the best hunter of the bunch. I've never known anyone who could walk as quietly through the wood as him. He was last time I ever traipsed through the woods with a gun in my hand.
I must have been 12 or 13 at the time and still excited about the prospect of getting my first deer, despite the fact that I missed two from point-blank range the previous season. We awoke that morning to freezing cold and a torrential downpour. We went hunting anyway, making our way toward the Tilson place while the sun and most sane people still slept.
Kirk and I followed Grandaddy to the place where we marked out stands that day, and before we left the path the old man told us to stay put until he came back to get us. We obeyed, for a little while anyway.
Before too long the rain became too much for me to stand, and soaking wet, I headed back toward the trail. Kirk met me there, obviously thinking the same way I was, and we made our way back down the mountain. When we got to the bottom, one of the trucks was running, and there was Wayne, sitting inside the comfort of that pickup with the heater rolling.
"What took you so long," he quipped as we climbed into the seat beside him, shivering and dripping with the morning rain.
One of us replied, "Grandaddy told us to stay put until he came to get us."
"Well," answered Wayne, "he left out of here at 9 this moring to go change his clothes."
I never went hunting again, but I'll remember that moment for as long as I live. Wayne was a man of few words, but that day I laughed and laughed. I'll also remember our conversations about the trials and tribulations of Parry McCluer football. He'll be missed.
Corky, Kirk, Shannon, Kim, Carol, Jeremy, Brandon: I know I'm not around often. I know I seem distant from the family. But know I'm there if you need ANYTHING.
Leslie Floyd
January 23, 2008
Please know that your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Butch and Jennie Floyd
January 23, 2008
Carol and family,
We will think of Wayne often. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wayne will never be forgotten be cause he will always be seen in the wonderful children that he helped to raise.
Paula Garrett
January 23, 2008
Wayne has been a part of my life for so many years. I still can't believe he is gone. He never said much to me but I know of one time I made him laugh out loud. Corky and I lived right across the street and I decided to lay in the sun. Wayne was sitting out on the porch, as usual, just watching the cars go by. Jordan was just a baby, so I brought the play pen out and placed him in it out under the tree in the shade, I positioned my lounge chair , got my oil, my tea, and my sunglasses. I was all set to soak up the sun. But, when I went to sit in that chair..I flip it over my head and fell out of it and embarrassed myself so bad. I could hear Wayne laughing all the way across the street. I'm glad I made him smile that day. I hope he continues to smile down on me from heaven. God bless you Wayne. I will miss you!
Craig Floyd
January 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the Garrett family.
Fred & Sarah Dudley
January 23, 2008
May God comfort this family during this time of great loss.Our prayers will certainly be with you now, and in the weeks to come.
Paul Thompson
January 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Garrett Family at this difficult time.
Mary Jo (Byers) Hansel
January 23, 2008
To the Garrett Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you in your time of need.
Avis Cook
January 23, 2008
God bless your entire family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Carol if we can do anything for you or anyone in your family please let us know.
Avis & Kelly Cook Sr.
Susan L. Cullen
January 23, 2008
You are in our prayers,
David E. Cullen
Susan Loughhead Cullen
Judith Bailey
January 22, 2008
Carol and family,
I know Wayne is home, which is great comfort. Praise God! I will miss seeing your gentle giant on the porch when I come home. May God give you comfort.
Love,
Judith
Traci Robertson
January 22, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Kelly Pryor
January 22, 2008
I will always remember his kind face. May God be with you all.
Misty Snider
January 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with Wayne's family during this time. We all will cherish our fond memories of Wayne and the times that we shared with him.
Robin Garrett
January 22, 2008
Wayne is the type of father and grandfather that is hard to come by in today's world. He was the foundation of his family and someone that everyone leaned on in times of need, even if the leaning wasn't always physical but rather emotional. He was a man of few words, but he was always there no matter what. He was also a man of endless talent and perserverance; fortunately, his talents and motivation have been passed on to his wonderful children and grandchildren.
Wayne's wife Carol is the most amazing woman I know. She was there for him for 46 years and never left his side through his entire illness. She too has been a "rock" for her family and someone whose faith kept her strong through even the most trying situations. Carol, you are an amazing and wonderful person. God bless you!
My thoughts and prayers are with the Garrett family.
Love,
Robin Garrett
Theresa Holmes
January 22, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Wayne and Jenny Tyree
January 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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